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Sidmouth Wellbeing Community Fete

Event Date: 
21/10/2017 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
St Francis Church Hall, Woolbrook Road, Woolbrook, Sidmouth

East Devon District Council’s Community Development team would like to invite you to the Sidmouth Wellbeing Community Fete, which is being held at St Francis Church Hall, Woolbrook Road, Woolbrook, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 9XH on Saturday 21 October 2017, from 1pm to 4pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend this free event, which will focus on wellbeing, healthy eating and positive lifestyles.

The indoor section of the fete will consist of stalls from various organisations and agencies who are there to offer support, information and guidance on different aspects of health and...

Sherlock Holmes and the Crimson Cobbles comes to Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/28/2017 - 10:21pm

The Manor Pavilion Theatre is delighted to announce a return visit from The Theatre Chipping Norton, for one night only, on Tuesday 24 October.

If you enjoyed Around the World in 80 Days – you’ll love this!

The Theatre Chipping Norton is touring the world premiere of Toby Hulse’s new play, following the rave reviews they received for the national tour of Around the World in 80 Days.

Based on an original story by writer David Hastings, this witty, laugh-a -minute pastiche of Conan Doyle’s investigative pair is a fast paced, physical and raucous night at the theatre...

Sherlock Holmes and the Crimson Cobbles

Event Date: 
24/10/2017 - 10:15pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth

The Manor Pavilion Theatre is delighted to announce a return visit from The Theatre Chipping Norton, for one night only, on Tuesday 24 October. If you enjoyed Around the World in 80 Days – you’ll love this! The Theatre Chipping Norton is touring the world premiere of Toby Hulse’s new play, following the rave reviews they received for the national tour of Around the World in 80 Days.

Based on an original story by writer David Hastings, this witty, laugh-a -minute pastiche of Conan Doyle’s investigative pair is a fast paced, physical and raucous night at the theatre.

Holmes...

Police appeal after Sidmouth burglary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/25/2017 - 6:27pm

Police are investigating a burglary at a property on Mill Street in Sidmouth which occurred between 9.30pm on Monday 21 August and 8am on Tuesday 22 August 2017.

The offender has entered the property through a window and taken several items before exiting through the same window.

DC Steve Harrington from Honiton CID said: “We are seeking witnesses to a burglary and appealing to anyone who may have been offered the following items: Bose loud speakers with serial number 060637PU3U20U34A2, a black Samsung Galaxy S6 Mobile phone serial number 35431/08/524367/0. Other items...

New public spaces protection orders introduced in Exmouth and Sidmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/25/2017 - 9:11am

East Devon District Council has recently introduced a second group of public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) which are local measures used to control a range of unacceptable activities.

This new order, made on June 6 2017, relates to possession of intoxicating substances (including alcohol), urination and defecation (in public), aggressive begging, and behaving in a way likely to cause harassment or intimidation. The order applies in a large area in the centre of Exmouth. The alcohol provisions only also apply to a smaller area of Sidmouth.

A PSPO is a new tool under the...

Deckchairs make a welcome return to Sidmouth seafront

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/24/2017 - 4:55pm

The ever-popular deckchairs will be returning to Sidmouth seafront this week says East Devon District Council.

Following the surrender of the deckchair concession by the previous operator, the council’s property services team undertook a marketing exercise which attracted interest from a number of parties. The legal formalities have now been completed and the deckchairs will return to the seafront for the remainder of the 2017 season as well as the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

Local man Adam Davis will be operating the concession and he hopes that his local knowledge and passion...

Have your say on proposed parking charges for Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 07/08/2017 - 12:02pm

East Devon District Council is proposing to introduce public pay and display parking in the Manor Pavilion car park, next to the Manor Pavilion Theatre and Arts Centre in Sidmouth. This 21 space car park has historically been designated as a private car park for people visiting the theatre and arts centre. The council is inviting everyone to have their say on these proposals before 5pm on Friday 28 July 2017.

The council is proposing the changes for two main reasons: 1. East Devon District Council owns the Manor Pavilion Theatre and Arts Centre and its car park and pays the running...

Sidmouth Play Festival

Event Date: 
22/06/2017 - 8:00pm to 22/09/2017 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion Theatre, Manor Road, Sidmouth

The Summer Paly Festival brings weekly rep to The Manor Pavilion Theatre with one company presenting a season of twelve classic revivals:

CAUGHT IN THE NET By Ray Cooney Thursday 22 - Wednesday 28 June 2017

MURDER IN COMPANY By Philip King and John Boland Thursday 29 June - Wednesday 5 July 2017

THE ODD COUPLE By Neil Simon Thursday 6 - Wednesday 12 July 2017

LADIES IN LAVENDER By Shaun McKenna Thursday 13 - Wednesday 19 July 2017

DIAL M FOR MURDER By Frederick Knott Thurs 20 - Wednesday 26 July 2017

WUTHERING HEIGHTS By Emily Bronte Thursday...

Curtain up on Sidmouth’s annual Summer Play Festival

Award-winning West End producer Paul Taylor-Mills will be raising the curtain on his hugely popular Summer Play Festival at Sidmouth’s Manor Pavilion Theatre from Thursday (June 22) with a three-month run of productions featuring works from iconic playwrights including Cooney, Coward, and Ayckbourn.

Tickets for the play season went on sale last month and the box office took an astonishing £14,000 in the first four hours of trading.

The theatre – owned and managed by East Devon District Council - is the last in the UK to offer a season of repertory productions that...

Manor Pavilion’s Summer Play Season to be unveiled

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/18/2017 - 10:44am

Sidmouth’s Manor Pavilion Theatre is unveiling its unique Summer Play Season line-up at a special launch night on Thursday May 25.

The theatre – owned and managed by East Devon District Council - is the last in the UK to offer a season of repertory productions that seamlessly change every week from June to September.

Top West End Producer Paul Taylor-Mills will be taking the helm for his fifth season of producing the 12 iconic plays at the theatre. Paul has won many accolades for his productions over the years including a trio of Olivier Awards last year for his musical ‘In...

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